Shihoko Hirata
japanese
Soundtrack
female vocalists
video game music
Persona 4
?????(Shihoko Hirata) Nickname: SHIHOCO Hometown: Kanagawa, Japan Official blog:http://ameblo.jp/shihocoro/ Biography: Shihoko comes from a very musically influenced background. From age 6 to 17 she learned to play classical piano. From age 12, she was introduced to 70s and 90s soul music, and began singing. In college, she joined a band and seriously began to get into music. In 2002, she attended the "Soul Bird Musical School” to learn gospel. Shihoko began voice training at another music school in 2003. She studied under her vocal teacher, Mineko Yamashita. Today, Shihoko tours with the Persona Music Band and performs live around Japan. Two recent tours were at: Akasaka Blitz in Minato, Tokyo and Wel City, Tokyo. Shihoko Hirata is best known for being the lead vocalist in the role-playing game, Persona 4. She also sing opening theme for Persona 4 Animation titled Sky’s the Limit.
